At Zurich, our community is at the heart of our business

Zurich prides itself on its commitment to making a difference in the local communities in which we operate, and through our charity partnership with Down Syndrome Ireland, we aim to support them in the vital work they do. 
Katharina Cahill, HR Business Partner, Zurich; John McLaughlin, Head of Fundraising, Down Syndrome Ireland; Garret O’Brien, Dublin Fundraising Committee Chair, Zurich; Nichola Aylward, CEO, Down Syndrome Ireland; Colm Blake, Head of Marketing, Zurich.

Down Syndrome Ireland, is the chosen charity partner of Zurich Ireland. Down Syndrome Ireland is a membership organisation supporting 3,500 people with Down syndrome and their families throughout Ireland. Its vision is to ensure all people are valued, fully participating citizens. 

Zurich’s charity partnership with Down Syndrome Ireland sees its members benefit from Zurich’s support through fundraising and awareness, as well as charity events held by employees.

We recently asked our customers to fill in a survey, and for each one completed, we donated €5 to Down Syndrome Ireland. In addition, the Z Zurich Foundation, a team that provides support to communities worldwide, matched our donations to support this cause.

A huge ‘thank you’ to all our customers who took the time to complete the survey. Together, we raised a total of €30,820 for Down Syndrome Ireland. This money will go towards supporting people with Down Syndrome and their families, ensuring they have the advice, support, and information they need, no matter what stage of life they're in.

For more information on the charity and the services they provide visit the Down Syndrome Ireland website here.